Real Madrid set for Leipzig with Vinícius Júnior back

Real Madrid are reportedly seeking up to €80m from the Premier League's Big Six, arguing the clubs remain liable for Super League setup costs after quitting.
Real Madrid reportedly tried to sign Yan Diomande in 2025 at Leganés, then returned after his World Cup rise to complete a €125m move from RB Leipzig.
Barcelona's Dani Olmo will miss Sunday's Clásico against Real Madrid after suffering an adductor tear in the 4-2 Champions League defeat to PSG.
Roma director Tony D’Amico said his side played '80 spectacular minutes' in the 4-3 loss to Madrid and did not rule out revisiting a January move for Endrick.
Javier Tebas refused to apologise to Real Madrid, saying his Goebbels comparison targeted the club's TV 'communication strategy', not anyone being called a Nazi.
A report claims Real Madrid had Rodri lined up but lost him after trying to cut costs, allowing Barcelona to match terms and win the midfielder's approval.
Madrid were right not to pay AZ's €60m asking price for Kees Smit, with the midfielder deemed not yet at the level or stylistic fit needed for Mourinho's side.
Madrid are reportedly monitoring Pedro Porro, but Tottenham are in a strong position after his new deal and would demand about £75m to sell.
Madrid are reportedly among the clubs weighing a €100m move for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, though Juventus want €150m and Champions League qualification may decide his future.
Thibaut Courtois said Kylian Mbappé deserves the Ballon d'Or, arguing no player was better individually, despite Real Madrid failing to win trophies.
Hansi Flick declined to comment on the Arda Güler red-card controversy from Madrid's 4-1 win over Sevilla, saying: 'It's not my job to comment on that.'
After 100 days, Mourinho has nine wins in 11, a calmer dressing room and strong home form, but restoring Vinícius Júnior and improving performances remain key.
Eduardo Camavinga's France performances have not changed his role at Madrid, with Mourinho still using him sparingly and his midfield future looking uncertain.
Madrid are linked with Enzo Fernández, Rayan Cherki and Riccardo Calafiori, while a report claims Erling Haaland would welcome joining Mbappé at the Bernabéu.
Sevilla have escalated their protest after the 4-1 defeat at Madrid, demanding full footage of four controversial incidents and threatening possible legal action.
Vinícius Júnior is tipped to return against RB Leipzig, with Yan Diomande set for a reunion and Kylian Mbappé leading Madrid as Mourinho weighs up rotation before the Clásico.
Madrid host RB Leipzig chasing a third straight Champions League win, with Yan Diomande facing his former club and Vinícius Júnior available despite his domestic ban.
Arsenal would demand more than £84m for Riccardo Calafiori amid Madrid interest, though the report notes Madrid already have Marc Cucurella and Álvaro Carreras.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has slipped to third-choice right-back at Madrid under Mourinho, with Denzel Dumfries and even Federico Valverde preferred despite his Liverpool pedigree.
Mourinho said Vinícius Júnior will start against Leipzig but warned that 'the only thing untouchable is the badge', piling pressure on the forward after poor form.